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Newsies

8.020172h 14mPGMovieMusicComedyDrama

A week in the life of the exploited, child newspaper sellers in turn-of-the-century New York. When their publisher, Joseph Pulitzer, tries to squeeze a little more profit out of their labours, they organize a strike, only to be confronted with the Pulitzer's hard-ball tactics.

DirectorBrett Sullivan
ProducersAnne Quart·Thomas Schumacher

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Cast · Directed by Brett Sullivan

JJJeremy Jordan
Jeremy Jordan
Jack Kelly
KLKara Lindsay
Kara Lindsay
Katherine
BFBen Fankhauser
Ben Fankhauser
Davey
AKAndrew Keenan-Bolger
Andrew Keenan-Bolger
Crutchie
SBSteve Blanchard
Steve Blanchard
Joseph Pulitzer
AHAisha de Haas
Aisha de Haas
Medda Larkin
ESEthan Steiner
Ethan Steiner
Les
TBTommy Bracco
Tommy Bracco
Spot Conlon
JBJoshua Burrage
Joshua Burrage
Jojo
BCBen Cook
Ben Cook
Race
MDMichael Dameski
Michael Dameski
Tommy Boy/Scab
JD
Julian DeGuzman
Smalls

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Newsies — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Newsies?

Newsies is streaming on Disney Plus, BroadwayHD and Broadway HD in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Newsies on Netflix?

No, Newsies is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus and BroadwayHD.

Is Newsies on Amazon Prime Video?

Newsies isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Newsies for free?

Newsies is available on Disney Plus and BroadwayHD in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Newsies based on a true story?

Yes — Newsies is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).